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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,449.23, 351,234.27 and 218,494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,449.23, 351,234.27 and 218,494.95 is: 301,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,449.23 : 351,234.27 = 218,494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,449.23/351,234.27 = 218,494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,449.23x = 351,234.27 × 218,494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,449.23x = 76,742,914,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,742,914,261.94/254,449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,604.03

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